Read my complete guide on how to bid for an upgrade from Economy to Business Class on flydubai. flydubai has launched a new feature allowing passengers booked in Economy to bid to upgrade to Business… Read More »Now you can bid for a business class upgrade on flydubai
MilesBooster is the latest innovation from Etihad Guest to help members earn miles while grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been hard (in a good way!) to keep up this year with all… Read More »Is MilesBooster from Etihad Guest good value?
Speculation that Etihad Airways will one day join the Star Alliance has bubbled on and off for several years. One reason for the persistence of the rumour is that Star Alliance is the only airline… Read More »Three reasons Etihad should join the Star Alliance
This is a collection of best bits and bobs on travel from around the internet I have read over the last week. Staycation goals. Adventure start-up CAMPR will now set you up with a secret… Read More »Bits – secret camping in the UAE, a speakeasy at JFK, vegan cuisine at 30,000 feet
This post provides a step-by-step guide to booking hotels using Etihad Guest Miles. I doubt I am the only expat in the UAE surprised to discover that COVID-19 lockdowns have been kind to our miles-and-points… Read More »Use Etihad Guest miles to book your next hotel – A step by step guide
This post includes everything you need to know about Etihad Airways COVID-19 policies if you are planning a trip to, from or through Abu Dhabi any time soon. Abu Dhabi is getting ready to welcome… Read More »What are Etihad’s current COVID-19 policies?
COVID-19 may be decimating the airline industry but, Abu Dhabi will be home to not one but two new airlines in 2020. However, one of those two has now delayed their launch for a second… Read More »Abu Dhabi about to gain non-stop flights to five new destinations
My friend Andrew lives in the Doha with his wife and two young kids. With no clear end in sight to lockdown and homeschooling, they decided to bite the bullet and head to Europe to… Read More »What is it like to fly with kids during COVID-19? (Guest post)
The Port of Beirut explosion on 4th August 2020 caused 181 fatalities and 6,000 injuries. At least 300,000 people have also been made homeless. With between $10-15 billion USD in damage done to the city,… Read More »Send love to Beirut with Skywards and Etihad Guest donations
UPDATE: Emirates and flydubai are now providing passengers who book travel by 31 March 2021 with free multi‑risk travel insurance, including cover for COVID‑19. Airlines are taking all sorts of steps to convince travellers it… Read More »Afraid to fly? Emirates is the first to offer free COVID-19 cover on all bookings
